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Back to EpisodesAttorney Merritt Weighs Lawsuit Over Hurst Police Arrest
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Attorney Lee Merritt is considering a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Hurst following a controversial traffic stop arrest of Teneisha Thompson. The incident escalated when Thompson threw her ticket out the window, leading to injuries and a viral social media video. Merritt criticized the police for their handling of the situation and called for routine release of body camera footage. The Hurst police investigated an excessive force complaint but closed it, while the community voiced support for Thompson. Merritt plans to decide on the lawsuit by the end of the week.
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